In a blockbuster move appropriate forÂ their return to Los Angeles, the Rams acquired the No. 1 pick in this monthâ€™s NFL draft from the Tennessee Titans in a massive exchange of draft picks.

The Rams, who almost certainly will use the pick on one of the draftâ€™s top two quarterback prospects -- Carson Wentz of North Dakota State or Jared Goff of Cal -- are now officially on the clock at the draft, which begins April 28 in Chicago.

To land the top pick from the Titans, the Rams gave up their first-round pick (No. 15), their second-round picks (Nos. 43 and 45), their third-round pick (No. 76) and their first- and third-round picks in 2017. The Rams get back the Titansâ€™ fourth- and sixth-round picks this year, Nos. 113 and 177.

Itâ€™s a big, bold move for a Rams team that has enjoyed middling success under Coach Jeff Fisher and General Manager Les Snead, with a 27-36-1 record and zero playoff appearances since 2012.

"Our philosophy has always been to build through the draft,'' Snead said in a statement provided by the Rams. "This trade is a reflection of that goal and (owner Stan Kroenke's) dedication to assembling a winning team on the field. We appreciate his commitment as we continue to improve our roster and lay the foundation for our future through this year's draft."

Now, if nothing else, things will be interesting. The Rams already had agreed to be the subject of HBOâ€™s ``Hard Knocksâ€™â€™ training-camp documentary, and now theyâ€™ll be the talk of the NFL as they sort out which future franchise quarterback theyâ€™d like to select.

The smart money would seem to be on Wentz, the high-ceiling quarterback whose stock has risen dramatically in recent months. Wentz, listed at 6-foot-5, is a multi-dimensional talent who led North Dakota State to consecutive national championships at the FCS level.

Goff is considered a polished passer, also with good size (6-4) and arm strength. The Rams have watched both quarterbacks closely, both at the NFL scouting combine and during workouts.

The Rams hope to find a long-term answer at quarterback. Since the start of the 2013 season, theyâ€™ve gone through Sam Bradford, Kellen Clemens, Austin Davis, Shaun Hill, Nick Foles and Case Keenum.

Keenum, a former practice-squad quarterback, had a strong finish to last season, and Fisher and Snead indicated that Keenum would go into the offseason as the Ramsâ€™ top quarterback, but both men also indicated that the Rams would look for an upgrade at quarterback.

"Mr. Kroenke has continuously supported us as we've developed our team to compete for the NFC West title and playoff appearances,'' Fisher said in a statement provided by the Rams. "In order to make a move of this magnitude, you have to have a good trade partner. We appreciate working with the Titans on an opportunity that can benefit both organizations."

The move isnâ€™t quite as dramatic as the one the Rams made in 2012, when they sent the No. 2 overall pick to Washington for three first-round picks and one second-round pick.

It is similar, though, to the 1997 trade that brought the No. 1 overall pick to the Rams. That ended up being future Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Orlando Pace, and the Rams gave up their first-, third-, fourth- and seventh-round picks to move up from No. 6 to No. 1.

The Rams are scheduled to hold a 1 p.m. news conference in Oxnard, and are scheduled to begin offseason workouts there Monday.

In a statement posted on the Titansâ€™ website, General Manager Jon Robinson said, ``In the end we thought it was a decision that was best for this football team. It made sense for us to do it, and thatâ€™s why we moved on it. We talked to several teams about the pick. There was interest in the pick, and in the end we thought this was the option that made the most sense for us. â€¦ We think we can really bolster this roster with the picks that we now have.â€™â€™

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